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TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – The Cherokee Nation Child Welfare Division will host the Two Man Scramble golf tournament on Saturday, October 28, beginning at 8 a.m. in Fort Gibson at Pecan Valley Golf Course. The tournament will be held to benefit the foster children involved with the program. According to Principal Chief Chad Smith it is important to enhance the life of Cherokee youth. “The future of the Cherokee Nation lies with our children,” said Smith. “In order to preserve our culture, we must protect the rights and promote the welfare of all our young Cherokee citizens.” Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $35. Prizes will be awarded and golf cart rentals are available. All proceeds will go to the Cherokee Nation Angel Tree. For more information contact Cliff at the Pecan Valley Golf Course, phone: 918-478-9774 or Teresia Jones with Indian Child Welfare phone: 918-431-4115 (ext.252).

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org